Rachel is a gifted relaxation therapist who will wholeheartedly support you in your journey to healing, self-love, and renewal. Rachel meets all she encounters with loving energy, kindness, and grace. She strives to be a nurturing, warm presence and finds deep meaning in caring for and connecting with others through the art of touch.

Rachel graduated from A Gathering Place Massage Therapy School in April 2025. As part of her education, Rachel developed a healing set of massage techniques including hot stone massage, hot bamboo massage, and aromatherapy. Rachel is also building skills in deep tissue massage, cupping therapy, myofascial release, assisted stretching, and pin and stretch techniques.

Rachel was called to become a massage therapist after caring for a parent in palliative care in 2023. Her spirit was touched and forever changed by this experience where she learned the importance and power of gentle, loving touch and how essential it is to us all for connection, comfort, and peace. .

Prior to becoming a licensed massage therapist, Rachel was a social worker for nearly a decade, working primarily in domestic violence advocacy. Rachel brings her experience and knowledge from her social work background to each massage session, focusing on compassionate, individualized, trauma-informed care.

Rachel enjoys time outdoors, hiking, kayaking, and exploring all the beauty that the Ozarks has to offer. Rachel loves indoor gardening, embroidery, cooking, and spooky movies.

Ray of Light Healing Studio

Holistic Swedish Massage 75